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About Kate Spade New York Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready‑to‑wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles. Position Overview The Supervisor supports store leadership by creating a customer‑first, high‑energy sales environment with exceptional floor supervision. This role drives store productivity and profitability through team building, coaching, goal setting, client development, and adherence to Kate Spade New York standards. Acting as a brand ambassador, the Supervisor sets the tone on the sales floor, leads by example, and consistently elevates service, selling behaviors, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Sales & KPIs Drive personal sales performance while leading the team to achieve sales and KPI targets; analyze metrics and implement best practices to improve results and efficiency. Client & Service Excellence Build client relationships through proactive outreach and Kate Spade service standards; ensure exceptional in‑store and after‑sales experiences; lead proactive outreach to drive repeat business and VIP retention. Model Kate Spade service behaviors (“host of the party”—meet, greet, create conversations), setting the scene for strong relationships and needs discovery. Leadership & People Development Coach team on goals and performance; support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development. Support recruitment, onboarding, role‑modeling, and ongoing training. Provide feedback to store leadership on individual performance and development needs; act as an advocate for the team. Foster an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture that empowers teams to thrive authentically. Operational Excellence & Compliance Perform and supervise opening/closing procedures: cash handling, bank deposits, register operations, and securing the facility (key‑holding responsibilities). Accurately process POS transactions and inventory functions (transfers, receiving, shipments, repairs, damages) to maintain inventory integrity. Keep an organized stockroom; direct timely replenishment to ensure availability on the sales floor. Omni‑Channel, Digital & Data Drive omni‑channel and virtual selling initiatives, including live‑stream shopping. Promote brand‑safe social media engagement and awareness of trends. Lead customer data capture to grow loyalty and repeat purchases. Requirements Strong written and verbal communication skills; detail‑oriented, proactive, and able to multi‑task and prioritize effectively. 2+ years of experience in a retail service environment in a management or floor leadership role (luxury/premium or comparable retail preferred). A combination of education and experience will be considered. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and staff and confidently navigate the sales floor. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Social media literacy and understanding of platform trends. Comfort with omni‑channel/virtual selling tools and clienteling systems. Strong English language proficiency. (for EU) Schedule Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs—including nights, weekends, peak busy season, and high‑traffic retail days (including, but not limited to, public holidays). Physical Requirements Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly (up to 50 lbs. occasionally), to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom. Notes This document serves only as a sample of job duties and responsibilities and does not include an exhaustive list of all performance requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally‑recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io Base Pay Range $16.00–$24.75 Benefits Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance, and Tuition assistance. 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